Strategic Farming: Field Notes

Strategic Farming: Field Notes

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Strategic Farming: Field Notes episodes

  • Soybean development and management in hot, dry conditions

    Dr. Seth Naeve and Dr. Robert Koch join us to talk about Soybeans. What's happening to them, growth and development-wise, and little bit about, some of the insect pests that can be exacerbated during dry weather conditions.

    We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

    33 min
  • Corn insects and the Plant Disease Clinic

    Dr. Fei Yang gave updates on corn rootworm adult emergence, including how to plan ahead for next year and to avoid treating for adult beetles except in very narrow circumstances. Brett Arenz, Director of the UMN Plant Disease Clinic also gave disease updates and how to send in samples if you want plants identified for specific diseases.

    We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

    33 min
  • Stresses during corn reproductive stages and late season nitrogen management considerations

    The growing season is filled with a host of challenges, including insect, disease, and weed pests, resistance concerns, agronomic issues, and soil fertility questions. The Field Notes program is designed for farmers and agricultural professionals as a weekly, 30-minute webinar to address all of your crop-related questions in real-time in an interactive, discussion-based format. 

    We want to thank our sponsors, the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

    33 min
  • The most important topic that no one wants to discuss

    The growing season is filled with a host of challenges, including insect, disease, and weed pests, resistance concerns, agronomic issues, and soil fertility questions. The Field Notes program is designed for farmers and agricultural professionals as a weekly, 30-minute webinar to address all of your crop-related questions in real-time in an interactive, discussion-based format.

    Resource Links:
    https://www.mda.state.mn.us/about/mnfarmerstress
    https://www.mda.state.mn.us/farm-suicide-prevention-campaign
    https://extension.umn.edu/stress-and-change/rural-stress
    https://www.sciencesocieties.org/certified-crop-adviser/already-certified/ceus#other-ceus

    We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

    33 min
  • Crops update and prepping for soybean insect scouting

    The growing season is filled with a host of challenges, including insect, disease, and weed pests, resistance concerns, agronomic issues, and soil fertility questions. The Field Notes program is designed for farmers and agricultural professionals as a weekly, 30-minute webinar to address all of your crop-related questions in real-time in an interactive, discussion-based format. 

    We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

    34 min
  • Sugar beets and disease management after turbulent weather

    The growing season is filled with a host of challenges, including insect, disease, and weed pests, resistance concerns, agronomic issues, and soil fertility questions. The Field Notes program is designed for farmers and agricultural professionals as a weekly, 30-minute webinar to address all of your crop-related questions in real-time in an interactive, discussion-based format. 

    We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

    31 min
  • Early season soybean agronomy and weed management

    Drs. Seth Naeve and Debalin Sarangi join us to discuss soybean agronomy and post-emergence weed management especially when dealing with variable weather across the state.


    We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

    33 min
  • Forages, Pastures, and Managing Water in the Field

    The growing season is filled with a host of challenges, including insect, disease, and weed pests, resistance concerns, agronomic issues, and soil fertility questions. The Field Notes program is designed for farmers and agricultural professionals as a weekly, 30-minute webinar to address all of your crop-related questions in real-time in an interactive, discussion-based format.


    The weekly Wednesday program features a live, interactive webinar with specialists to address in-season cropping issues as they arise. Weekly sessions will reflect current conditions and topics may range from insect and disease issues to soil fertility concerns, weather impacts, agronomics, or other situations.


    We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

    29 min
  • Update on Small Grains & Cover Crop Termination

    The growing season is filled with a host of challenges, including insect, disease, and weed pests, resistance concerns, agronomic issues, and soil fertility questions. The Field Notes program is designed for farmers and agricultural professionals as a weekly, 30-minute webinar to address all of your crop-related questions in real-time in an interactive, discussion-based format.


    Join us as we welcome Extension specialists to discuss cover crop termination timing and methods.  The session will be moderated by Liz Stahl, Extension crops educator. 


    We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

    Speakers:
    Jochum Wiersma, Extension small grain specialist and Ryan Miller, Extension crops

    Moderator: 
    Liz Stahl, Extension crops

    31 min

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